Schokland Schokland
Netherlands UNESCO World Heritage Site
Schokland is a former island in the Netherlands and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the 60 sights listed on this site and is ranked 31st among the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest in July, when daily highs reach about 21 °C. The driest month is April, with about 44 mm of rain. Visiting in the winter months of January, February, or December involves colder temperatures, with daily highs between 5 °C and 6 °C and daily lows around 1 °C or 2 °C. Rain occurs frequently throughout the year, with the most rainy days occurring in November.
Schokland is located about 67 km from Amsterdam. The nearest airport is Groningen Airport Eelde, which is 76 km away. Travelers can combine a visit to Schokland with trips to Het Oude Loo, Het Loo Palace, or Apenheul Primate Park, all of which are approximately 46 to 48 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 75 | 56 | 67 | 44 | 64 | 80 | 88 | 80 | 80 | 83 | 79 | 75 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
